Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

colour

Word

colour: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use colour in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “general”

(noun) the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light. Something that makes things look different from each other, like red, blue, green, etc.

Example

The artist used a variety of colours to create a vibrant painting.

Example

The room was painted in only one colour, making it look dull.

Example

What is your favorite colour?

Context: “general”

(verb) to apply color to something. Adding hues to an object or surface to make it look different.

Example

She coloured the picture with bright markers.

Example

He decided not to colour his sketch, leaving it in black and white.

Example

Can you colour in this drawing for me?

How to pronounce colour

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s